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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  3. Remove the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 295948  Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering column pivot pins (1) using remover J 21854-01 .

  6. Object Number: 338062  Size: SH
  7. Pull the tilt lever in order to disengage the lock shoes from the dowel pins (2) in the steering column housing support (1).

  8. Object Number: 338016  Size: SH
  9. Remove the steering column tilt head housing (1) from the steering column.
  10. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 338016  Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column tilt head housing (1) to the steering column.

  2. Object Number: 338067  Size: SH
  3. Using the tilt lever, position the lock shoes to the dowel pins (2).
  4. Rotate the steering column tilt head housing (1) in order to align the holes for the steering column pivot pins.

  5. Object Number: 299893  Size: SH
  6. Install the new steering column pivot pins by performing the following steps:
  7. 4.1. Lubricate the steering column pivot pins (1) with, GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723).
    4.2. Press the steering column pivot pins (1) until the they are firmly seated.
    4.3. Stake the steering column pivot pins (1) at 3 locations each.
  8. Install the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement .
  9. Install the ignition lock cylinder case. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Replacement .
  10. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .